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re: An idiot's guide to Tampa for traveling Tigers...
Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:15 pm to ShaneTheMaster
Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:15 pm to ShaneTheMaster
If you want a nicer room in St. Pete, highly recommend the Vinoy (where visiting MLB teams stay) or the Birchwood (new, smaller hotel on Beach Drive -- amazing location, rooftop bar).
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:21 pm to PRK
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If you want a nicer room in St. Pete, highly recommend the Vinoy
Sweet. That's where I'm at...
Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:23 pm to Golfer
Wouldn't hurt to be prepared ~ I've been in Clearwater for Christmas break back in the 70's and it was cold. Hopefully the weather will be awesome for the game.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:26 pm to Golfer
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Sweet. That's where I'm at...
I live in Old Northeast, neighborhood right behind the hotel. If the weather is warm the Vinoy pool is one of the best spots in St. Pete. The golf course ten minutes away isn't too bad either. You're in a great spot for drinking -- start with drinks at the hotel bar, move to the rooftop bar at Birchwood, one minute walk down Beach Drive to Tryst for good beer on tap, and finish the night hammered at Mandarin Hide. Bars are open till 3AM.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:31 pm to Stevo
May want to consider flying in/out of Orlando...
Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:33 pm to PRK
OP said they do firweworks and stuff at the pier...probably request a room looking over the bay, then. 
Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:38 pm to ElderTiger
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May want to consider flying in/out of Orlando...
I would only do that, if there's nothing available going into TPA. The drive on 4 can suck big time. Like someone said, the airport is very close to the stadium and easy drive to either St Pete or Tampa. It is rated as a top 5 airport in the world. I know the game is driving up prices but the SW flight from New Orleans is usually reasonable and the flight is a little over an hour.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:45 pm to Golfer
Vinoy is a really nice place. Stayed there a month ago for work. Twins were staying there at the time.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 5:26 pm to PRK
Bern's is good, don't get my wrong. The experience is worth the trip. Definitely get a tour of the kitchen and the on-site wine cellar. I went to eat at Mr. John's steakhouse a few months ago on St. Charles and I happen to be in Tampa the next week and went to Bern's. Mr. John's steak was better. But nothing beats the experience of Bern's.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:15 pm to Pennymoney
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LMAO Dude is this a troll? What's the matter they didn't have enough ketchup for your Well Done steak at Berns?
Bastards don't know how to cook a filet. Outback knows the meaning of extra well done.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:16 pm to Teufelhunden
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The drive on 4 can suck big time.
Yep. The I-4 parking lot.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:16 pm to CajunInFL
See to me, and maybe its bc I'm not a wine enthusiast, the wine tour is meh. It's impressive how many bottles they have, but really its just bottles and bottles of wine I'm not buying.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:52 pm to CptBengal
Quote: Dinner - "Bern's
do it, then retire upstairs for some espresso and port."
You are spot on. After dinner, the waiter will ask if you are interested in a tour of the wine cellar- take the free tour. It is the largest private wine cellar in the USA , and the last time I checked, it is among the 3 largest in the world. It is very interesting. I agree, go upstairs to the desert room after eating. Even if you are full just go up and have a drink-it's a great experience.
do it, then retire upstairs for some espresso and port."
You are spot on. After dinner, the waiter will ask if you are interested in a tour of the wine cellar- take the free tour. It is the largest private wine cellar in the USA , and the last time I checked, it is among the 3 largest in the world. It is very interesting. I agree, go upstairs to the desert room after eating. Even if you are full just go up and have a drink-it's a great experience.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:52 pm to wiltznucs
Quote: "Is the Doubletree Suites Hotel on Rocky Point Dr a good spot to stay?"
Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:55 pm to Off McVoy
Quote: "Is the Doubletree Suites Hotel on Rocky Point Dr a good spot to stay?" Yes, it's a good location. There is a really elegant restaurant in the area called Armani's. It's on the top floor of the Grand Hyatt in the Rocky Point area- very nice.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:56 pm to CptBengal
Quote: "Berns is ok but save the money and go to Outback."
You cannot be serious!
You cannot be serious!
Posted on 12/9/13 at 7:20 pm to CptBengal
quote:Berns is pricey but it is definitely worth the big bucks. The dessert room upstairs is a must, as would be the espresso or port. This is no Outback. Reservations needed. Try to get them in now. I live in Bradenton, about 45 miles south of Tampa. We've got some nice beaches here, at what's called Anna Maria Island. Good fishing and some decent lodging. A brand new major redevelopment of an old downtown hotel has just opened under the Hampton Inn banner. But this is not like most Hamptons you've seen along the road. Easy back and forth to Tampa; about a 45 minute drive along I-275 thru St. Pete.
Dinner - Bern's do it, then retire upstairs for some espresso and port.
Back in Tampa - you might want to check out Jackson's Restaurant in the Waterside area of So. Tampa. Good Marriot and similar quality hotels all around there, too.
This post was edited on 12/9/13 at 7:23 pm
Posted on 12/9/13 at 7:58 pm to JawjaTigah
I hear the team is staying at Hilton Clearwater...
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:24 pm to wiltznucs
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:38 pm to detmut
Great recommendation - Big Cat Rescue. I took my family a few years ago, and it was well worth it. It's near the Citrus Park mall.
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